Back to the Future (1985)

"Back To The Future" represented an era of filmology that demonstrated the ability to tell a great story, and at the same time, have FUN. Lacking in today's modern cinema, the story of a young Marty McFly uses comedy, emotion, and honest sci-fi (not too convoluted or irrational) to bring together an eclectic group of characters that may never be repeated again. Crispin Glover as Marty's old/young dad, the influence of one Biff on the family, and Lea Thompson as the not-so-puritan mother. Not to mention the influential Christopher Lloyd and the "everyman" Michael J. Fox, who, possibly the only fault of this film, cannot seem the capture the essence of bad-kid at all. Instantly the audience falls in love with these guys, and for the past 25-years (GULP), it has continued to be an icon moment of cinema coupled with Spielberg, Zemeckis, and that Delorian,

Watching this film with a group, the question of whether this film continues to last or not, becomes apparent. This is the perfect example of a cult film. A film that lines can be repeated, characters will remain dressed for Halloween, and these young actors become big stars on their own. This is a film to introduce your children to ten, fifteen, even twenty years from now. Many will ask, "Who was Huey Lewis?", of which you don't need to answer. From "Back in Time" to "Power of Love", to the Flux Capacitor, to even Biff knocking on McFly's head - "Back to the Future" remains a staple in our cinema cannon, and a personal favorite amongst this reviewer. Being an avid Criterion fan, I could imagine this first film getting the royal treatment, its vision of a dark 85 is impressionable and stark, the science of interaction in the past is honest, and the classic mom-on-son action will continue to make you laugh. There is nothing wrong with "Back to the Future", it is a flawless film (don't know if I could say the same with Eric Stoltz). Found in a NEW book - going to flip-flop for a moment - "Film Posters of the 80s" this film couldn't have come during a better time. It was 99 degrees outside and the group needed, nay, desired a Summer Blockbuster - and this perfectly fit the bill. With no questions or hesitation, this is getting a green mark with blue star. Oh yea it will be watched again ... it will be watched again.